definition
strict definition
multicolor
Related terms: patterned
A facade color combination of at least five different colors without one distinct overall tone.
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A combination of at least 5 different colors without producing any single distinct tone; usually associated with ceramic tile facades or unusual paint schemes.
The colors must combine without producing a single dominant tone. The definition commonly applies to patterned tile or painted surfaces rather than merely several separately colored facade sections.
The individual pattern definitions describe arrangements such as stripes, images, or gradation. Their stated conditions and examples distinguish those patterns within the multicolor group.
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More specific definitions
9 sub-definitions-
geometric pattern
A facade color pattern organized into recognizable geometric shapes, even where their outlines are somewhat rough. -
gradation
Continuous variation in color across a surface without clear boundaries between colors. -
image
A multicolor surface which is largely filled by one or more representational pictures. -
marbling
A facade color mixture with streaks, swirls, or mottling that does not form clearly defined shapes or a distinct pattern. -
organic pattern
Different shades organized in biomorphic layout with curving or irregular lines. -
ornamental pattern
A multicolor surface largely filled with regularly arranged decorative flourishes. -
spots
A somewhat regular pattern of solid markings against a different color of background. -
stripes
A facade color pattern of roughly parallel bands, which may run straight, curve, turn, or form concentric rings. -
text
A facade color arrangement dominated by meaningful or legible letters, numbers, symbols, or other text characters.
Related definitions
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black-gray-white
Colors with minimum chromaticity, ranging from black to white and including shades of gray. -
blue
Colors with a bluish hue, ranging from light blue to very dark navy or midnight blue. -
brown
Colors with a brownish hue, ranging from light beige to very dark taupe or chocolate shades. -
green
Colors with a greenish hue, ranging from light green or chartreuse to very dark olive or forest green. -
orange
Facade colors whose dominant hue is orange, including pale peach, dark orange, and predominantly orange mixtures. -
purple
Colors with a purplish hue, ranging from light lavender to very dark violet or indigo. -
red
Facade colors whose dominant hue is red, including pale, dark, bright, dull, and predominantly red mixtures. -
yellow
Facade colors whose dominant hue is yellow, including pale cream, darker gold, and predominantly yellow mixtures.